Kuwait executes prisoners for the first time in 6 years

A Saudi, Pakistani and Bidoon (stateless) were executed on Monday for murder

After a six year hiatus, Kuwait has executed three people. All convicted of murder, a Saudi, Pakistani and Bidoon (stateless person[2]) were hanged at Kuwait City's central prison, according to state media agency KUNA.

Although severeal death sentences have been handed out[3] over recent years, this is the first time they will be implemented by the state.

The Pakistani was sentenced to death for killing a Kuwaiti couple, the Saudi for killing his friend, whilst the Bidoon was convicted for murdering his wife and children.